SEGA INTRODUCES "OTOGI – MYTH OF DEMONS"
TO THE U.S. MARKET, LAUNCHING EXCLUSIVELY ON XBOX
"Otogi’s" Samurai Warrior Action Melds
Intense Combat with Fluid Control, Massive Environments and Role Playing
Elements
SAN FRANCISCO – (August 26, 2003) – SEGA(R)
of America, Inc. today announced the release of "Otogi(TM) – Myth of Demons," a
samurai warrior action game exclusively for the Xbox(R) video game system from
Microsoft. Developed by FROM Software, "Otogi – Myth of Demons" delivers
mission-based gameplay in deep, destructible environments representative of
ancient Japan. Based on Japanese folklore, "Otogi" tells the story of an undead
warrior on a quest to save himself and the universe from a vicious, demonic
army.
"’Otogi – Myth of Demons’ is a huge game with
gorgeous graphics set in a fantastical world that U.S. gamers have not yet been
exposed to," said Noah Musler, product manager, SEGA of America. "’Otogi’
delivers more than Xbox gamers bargained for this fall; it is a great choice for
any action-adventure game fan, or for anyone looking for a good demon fight."
In "Otogi," gamers assume the role of Raikoh,
an undead warrior on a mission to obliterate demons that have overtaken the Old
World. Fully-customizable with more than 30 weapons and 12 varieties of magic,
Raikoh makes his way through 29 colossal, highly destructible stages, striking
down endless hoards of warriors, massive boss characters and everything else
that gets in his way.
Armed with upgradeable weapons, magic and
special demon-slaying items, "Otogi" gives gamers the ability to decimate trees,
walls, furniture and even entire buildings as well as master dozens of special
moves and techniques that make for the most intense, stylish combat available on
Xbox. Set to music that reflects this documented age of supernatural beliefs,
players will become immersed in the mysticism of the times as the story
unravels.
"Otogi – Myth of Demons" for Xbox is rated
"T" for Teen, and is available at retailers nationwide for $39.99.
About SEGA
SEGA(R) of America is the American arm of
Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA Corporation, a $3.5 billion corporation by market
capitalization, recognized as a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment
both inside and outside the home. The company develops, publishes and
distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of
hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by
Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. SEGA of America’s Web
site is located at <http://www.sega.com>.
About Xbox
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is Microsoft’s future-generation video game system that delivers the most
powerful games experiences ever. Xbox empowers game artists by giving them the
technology to fulfill their creative visions as never before, creating games
that blur the lines between fantasy and reality. Xbox is now available in the
continents of North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
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